Employee of the Year – 2018
Kim Minarchick, is a registered nurse supervisor (RNS) at SCI Mahanoy. As an RNS, she has the difficult job of ensuring that the very busy Medical Department has adequate nursing coverage to ensure 24-hour services in a large and demanding institution with infirmary, despite a significant nursing shortage during her tenure as RNS.
Kim is very conscientious about providing the best nursing care possible. With all of the changes occurring within the correctional nursing scope recently, she always finds a way to implement the changes, despite any obstacles she may run into.
Kim can handle any adversity that may occur and still keep on smiling with a positive attitude. She is fair, consistent and respectful to all of her staff. During any absence of the prison's correctional health care administrator, Kim handles any issues that arise within the department.
With the Medical Department embarking on a difficult transition from paper to electronic documentation, Kim is adapting with the changes to ensure a smooth transition. She has many excellent qualities and is an exceptional RNS.
Employees of the Month
These exceptional employees were named employee of the month for January, February and March 2019:
Sgt. J. Arnold – January 2019 – for going above and beyond what is asked of him on a daily basis and for taking time to help coworkers understand how to complete tasks properly, especially new officers and new unit staff.
Officer M.J. Wall – February 2019 – for the vital role she plays in the interdiction of contraband at the prison. Virtually every drug find can be traced back to her efforts.
Officer A. Guinther – March 2019 – for being a conscientious and effective hard worker. He recently spearheaded the job of consolidating and organizing five property/supply rooms to condense them down to three – freeing up two rooms for office space.
Years of Service Recognized
Congratulations are in order for Lt. T. Biscoe for his 25 years of service to the DOC!
Trainee Receives Training Academy Award
Correctional Officer Trainee J. Bachert received the Professionalism Merit Award for Basic Training class #1901.
Cadets selected for this award demonstrate the highest level of professionalism during basic training and are recommended for the award by their instructors.